Daft Punk Mega-Cover: 12-Song Mashup, One-Man Band Cover

There are lots of Daft Punk covers, compilations, and remixes out there.  This video is unique though.  I decided to combine all the above approaches into a single video: a cover ...
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“Last Nite” (The Strokes) – One-Man Band Cover, Country Style – Feat. Ukulele, Mandolin, & Violin!

Howdy folks! The Disco Palace is goin' country this time with my latest music video! The video is a country/rock cover of the rocking track "Last Nite" by the Strokes ...
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Zion National Park: Angel’s Landing Hike

Zion National Park in Utah is a beautiful park that features some of the best hiking trails in North America.  The park's most famous hike is Angel's Landing, which offers ...
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Gipsy Kings: “Inspiration” – Cover featuring Spanish guitar & accordion!

Buenas dias, amigos!  My latest music video is quite a change of pace from my recent ones.  We'll be switching gears to Latin pop with the Gipsy Kings!  "Inspiration" is ...
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Music Video: Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” – A one-man band cover

I know, I know - everybody has covered "Get Lucky." You may be sick of the song by now, since it's been the hottest song all summer. It's a fun ...
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France 2013: Normandy, WWII, and Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day in the USA! Normally I think of the summer and barbecuing on Memorial Day. But today is cold and rainy. And my France experience is still on ...
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France 2013: Le Mont St. Michel

Le Mont St. Michel is a very unique combination of characteristics: island, mountain, castle, monastery, medieval town, geological phenomenon, architectural marvel, and a place of legend. Built sometime around 700-800 ...
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France 2013: Trip Overview

Bonjour, messieurs et madames! I just got back from a très magnifique, two-week trip to France. Unlike my typical trips with friends, this one was a family vacation. My parents ...
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Lollapalooza 2012 Cover Medley

Finally, a new music video! It's a big one - an 11-song medley of covers from Lollapalooza 2012! I played "one-man band" covers of the songs (vocals, guitar, keys, synth ...
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“Don’t Speak” (No Doubt) – Spanish-style cover

Here's my latest "one man band" music video!  "Don't Speak" is a great rock ballad.  My cover turned out to be very Spanish, a bit more upbeat, with a heavy ...
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“Midnight City” (M83 cover) – iPad & GarageBand

An ethereal track with a great dance pop groove, "Midnight City" was a hit single in 2011 in electronic & Indie circles.  The song has been featured on TV shows ...
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Food Porn: 15 Great Dishes from Chicago

As you probably know, I love to eat! Eating good food is a key to good life, in my opinion. Living in Chicago offers all sorts of opportunities for eating ...
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Music Video: “Gold Guns Girls” (Metric) – A Capella!

My latest music video project is something far from what I have done before: a capella!  That's right - it's just me singing/humming/beatboxing all the parts of the song, including ...
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“Never Gonna Give You Up” (Rick Astley cover) – Latin style, featuring accordion!

What if Rick Astley were Mexican?  What would his hit track "Never Gonna Give You Up" be like?  This video ponders this deep question and suggests a possible outcome. This ...
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“Take On Me” (A-ha cover) – On iPad & Alesis Q49 USB Keyboard

Hello!  Or Hallo, as one might say in Norway!  Here's my cover of the famous 80's synth-pop hi "Take On Me", by the Norwegian band A-Ha.  All the synths were ...
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